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In Memoriam: Coach's Insights

Ed Bobit
Ed Bobit

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With more than 50 years in the fleet industry, Ed Bobit, Automotive Fleet editor and publisher, reflects on issues affecting today’s fleets. Drawing insight from his own experiences in the field, Ed offers a perspective similar to that of a sports coach guiding his players.

Thinking of the Newbies of the Future

A lot has changed in the past 10-15 years, so we can only imagine this momentum will continue into the next decade-plus. How will this change impact the fleet manager of tomorrow?

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In Memoriam: Coach's Insightsby Ed BobitJune 13, 2014

Managing a Car vs. Work Truck Fleet

Work truck fleets run fewer miles than the typical car fleet, but companies hold these vehicles longer until they get into the costly area of maintenance, including preventive maintenance intervals. Every part of a work truck is driven harder.

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In Memoriam: Coach's Insightsby Ed BobitMay 20, 2014

So, What's New?

Even though I have been critical (constructively so, I hope) in past years, after a good deal of thought, it occurs to me that NAFA needs strong continued support from the entire industry.

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In Memoriam: Coach's Insightsby Ed BobitApril 22, 2014

Sometimes, a Mystery is Nothing More than an Enigma

In late February, virtually every member of the NAFA office staff received a new or additional assignment and a new title to go with it. All to meet the goals of their "very aggressive strategic plans" (no specifics identified).

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In Memoriam: Coach's Insightsby Ed BobitMarch 20, 2014

The Shortest Distance from Point 'A' to Point 'B'

This year, the Fleet Safety Conference will demonstrate the latest developments in technology and the use of predictive analytics and other metrics to identify at-risk drivers.

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In Memoriam: Coach's Insightsby Ed BobitFebruary 21, 2014

Be Careful What You Wish For!

Despite the compact truck market diving from 2 million sales to 250,000, there appears to be ample competition coming. Most believe the compact truck market is now expanding and will continue.

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